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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.99, 326.43 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.99, 326.43 and 140.85 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.99 : 326.43 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.99/326.43 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.99x = 326.43 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.99x = 45,975.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,975.61/217.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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